Mary Louise Chappell Meade passed away on May 14, 2023. She was born in Belvidere, N.C. to the late Julian A. and Virgia M. Chappell on September 21, 1921. She was predeceased by husband of 63 years, Dorsey W Meade and her sister and her husband Julia C. Black (Hurbert W.) of Norfolk, VA; brother, Julian Jr. (Betty) of Denver, N.C.; and nephew, John Chappell, Jr. of Norfolk, VA.
Mrs. Meade was a math teacher at Granby and Lake Taylor High Schools in Norfolk. She was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her son, D. Wayne Meade, Jr. of Belvidere, N.C.; her brother, John J. Chappell of Va Beach, VA; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel on June 2, 2023, 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Whiteville Grove Baptist Church 373 Perrys Bridge Rd, Belvidere, NC 27919 or to a charity of your choice.
I am happy to have joined Mary Lou, her family and friends at her 100th birthday celebration. Always a joy to be around. I miss her. RIP.
I’m so sorry to hear of the lost of Mrs Meade. You all are in my thoughts.